Aid officer, municipality salary

37 000 kr

Assistance assessors etc.

What will be the salary after tax?

35 200 - 38 500 kr / month

Women earn 102% of what men do.

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Salary progression Aid officer, municipality

Average salary 37 000 kr

Males 36 400 kr

Females 37 000 kr

Profession Aid officer, municipality and its salary

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Occupational Role and Responsibilities of a Social Welfare Officer in the Municipality

Social welfare officers, also known as welfare assessors, work within municipal operations and play a crucial role in evaluating and deciding on the support and services individuals are entitled to under the Social Services Act. They assess the needs of the elderly, people with disabilities, or others in need of support, and create individually tailored plans to meet these needs. Their work requires a good understanding of legislation, strong communication skills, and an empathetic approach.

Educational Requirements and Qualifications

To become a social welfare officer, a relevant higher education degree in social work is usually required, such as a degree in social work, or other equivalent qualifications. Important qualities in the profession include the ability to analyze complex information, good proficiency in Swedish both verbally and in writing, and the ability to handle sensitive situations with integrity and professionalism.

Salary Situation and Development

The average income for a social welfare officer in municipal service is currently 37 000 SEK. Interestingly, women in this professional category tend to earn slightly more than men, with an average monthly salary of 37 000 SEK compared to men's 36 400 SEK. This means that women earn 102% of what men do. The salary has increased from 35 900 SEK to 37 000 SEK since the last salary review, indicating a positive salary development in the profession.

Labor Market and Future Outlook

The need for qualified social welfare officers is expected to be stable, as the aging population and increasing awareness of rights and access to social services drive demand for these professional roles. Employment opportunities are good in most municipalities, especially for those willing to continuously update their skills and knowledge in the field.

Additional Benefits

Many municipalities also offer additional benefits for social welfare officers, such as opportunities for further education, flexible working hours, and sometimes even a work phone or company car, depending on the nature and geographical location of the workplace.

Considerations for Aspiring Social Welfare Officers

For those considering becoming social welfare officers, it is important to have a strong desire to help others and the ability to handle both administrative tasks and direct client contact. It is also crucial to be able to navigate the legal aspects of social work and stay updated on new laws and regulations.

Who has the highest salary?

The highest salary for a Aid officer, municipality is 38500 kr. This salary belongs to a woman working in the Government sector with a postgraduate education. The highest salary for a man in this profession is 38000 kr.

Who has the lowest salary?

The lowest salary for a Aid officer, municipality is 35200 kr. Both men and women in this profession have the same lowest salary and work in the Privately employed workers.

Salary distributed by age and sector

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
18-24		32000 kr	32100 kr
25-34	100%	35100 kr	35200 kr
35-44	101%	37500 kr	37600 kr
45-54		38800 kr	38800 kr
55-64		39500 kr	39600 kr
Snitt	102%	36900 kr	37000 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
18-24	99%	32000 kr	32100 kr
25-34	100%	35100 kr	35200 kr
35-44	101%	37500 kr	37600 kr
45-54	102%	38800 kr	38800 kr
55-64	100%	39500 kr	39600 kr
65-68	106%	40300 kr	40700 kr
Snitt	102%	36900 kr	37000 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
18-24	99%	32000 kr	32100 kr
25-34	100%	35100 kr	35200 kr
35-44	101%	37500 kr	37600 kr
45-54	102%	38800 kr	38800 kr
55-64	100%	39500 kr	39600 kr
65-68	106%	40300 kr	40700 kr
Snitt	102%	36900 kr	37000 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
25-34	100%	35000 kr	35100 kr
35-44	101%	37200 kr	37300 kr
Snitt	102%	36200 kr	36400 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
18-24	99%	32400 kr	32400 kr
25-34	100%	35000 kr	35100 kr
35-44	101%	37200 kr	37300 kr
45-54	102%	38000 kr	38100 kr
55-64	100%	39600 kr	39600 kr
65-68	106%	37900 kr	38500 kr
Snitt	102%	36200 kr	36400 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
18-24	99%	32400 kr	32400 kr
25-34	100%	35000 kr	35100 kr
35-44	101%	37200 kr	37300 kr
45-54	102%	38000 kr	38100 kr
55-64	100%	39600 kr	39600 kr
65-68	106%	37900 kr	38500 kr
Snitt	102%	36200 kr	36400 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
18-24		31900 kr	32000 kr
25-34	100%	35100 kr	35200 kr
35-44	101%	37500 kr	37600 kr
45-54		38800 kr	38900 kr
55-64		39500 kr	39600 kr
Snitt	102%	37000 kr	37000 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
18-24	99%	31900 kr	32000 kr
25-34	100%	35100 kr	35200 kr
35-44	101%	37500 kr	37600 kr
45-54	102%	38800 kr	38900 kr
55-64	100%	39500 kr	39600 kr
65-68	106%	40500 kr	40900 kr
Snitt	102%	37000 kr	37000 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
18-24	99%	31900 kr	32000 kr
25-34	100%	35100 kr	35200 kr
35-44	101%	37500 kr	37600 kr
45-54	102%	38800 kr	38900 kr
55-64	100%	39500 kr	39600 kr
65-68	106%	40500 kr	40900 kr
Snitt	102%	37000 kr	37000 kr

* Empty columns indicate that the statistical data was insufficient to allow for a statistically significant conclusion.

Salary per sector

Salary based on education

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All information displayed on this page is based on data from the Swedish Central Bureau of Statistics (SCB), the Swedish Tax Agency and the Swedish employment agency. Learn more about our data and data sources here.

All figures are gross salaries, meaning salaries before tax. The average salary, or mean salary, is calculated by adding up the total salary for all individuals within the profession and dividing it by the number of individuals. For specific job categories, we have also considered various criteria such as experience and education.

Profession Aid officer, municipality has the SSYK code 2663, which we use to match against the SCB database to obtain the latest salary statistics.

How much does a Aid officer, municipality make